I’m not saying people don’t see it how you say they do. Clearly nearly everyone

Mar 28, 2025
12:21:11am

gwalker Truly Addicted User

does. Make as much money as you can is the prevailing philosophy. IMO, diminishing returns kick in at come point and having more than a certain number decreases happiness for most people.

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“It’s a no-brainer to get to the second contract a year earlier.” While it’s

gwalker

Mar 27, 11:47pm

There werent many sophomores taken in the first round of the 2024 draft

johnnybyu

Mar 27, 11:49pm

I’m not talking about improving his draft status. I’m saying, if he were my son,

gwalker

Mar 27, 11:53pm

He is a non-LDS kid from Russia, not an LDS player enjoying Provo. Not saying.

johnnybyu

Mar 27, 11:57pm

johnnybyu

Mar 27, 11:59pm

I don’t get it? None of the usages of SA I’m familiar with fit here.

seacougar

Mar 28, 9:14am

Which goes back to how much he’d enjoy it. Maybe he wouldn’t enjoy another

gwalker

Mar 28, 12:01am

But he does have an LDS GF who lives in Provo. So that could be a draw

ATX

Mar 28, 12:11am

Hopefully it is

johnnybyu

Mar 28, 12:13am

If you are paying attention, he is loving Provo and the BYU experience.

Cougarbib

Mar 28, 1:04am

It’s obvious that he is quite happy in Provo right now. Why end it now?

Weagle Coug

Mar 28, 9:17am

Agreed. If I was him, I'd probably just go if I was projected Top 15. Seems like

JarJarBeeps

Mar 28, 7:21am

I mean he left his home when he was what 15? 16? Never really just got to be

kalifi

Mar 27, 11:53pm

For his sake, I'm so glad he came to BYU w/ a more wholesome environment for all those things.

Soupie

Mar 28, 12:07am

And girlfriend

Ten_Hour_Drives

Mar 28, 1:03am

RE: I mean he left his home when he was what 15? 16? Never really just got to be

greatbam

Mar 28, 7:31am

This is a really great take

theonick

Mar 28, 7:41am

So let’s say he is the 8th pick this year

MwangoleCoug9

Mar 27, 11:55pm

He could get an insurance policy that would pay him more than just what

gwalker

Mar 27, 11:59pm

Sometimes people make decisions outside of $$$

RGGeemer

Mar 28, 12:06am

Egor hasn’t been one he left Moscow to go to Spain and then Spain to go to

johnnybyu

Mar 28, 12:10am

Math changes significantly >15th pick, if he’s projected below he should go Pro

Mar 28, 12:23am

Also a great take

theonick

Mar 28, 7:43am

I want Egor to stay. But I don’t think it’s realistic play the

garyfan

Mar 28, 12:18am

I’m not saying people don’t see it how you say they do. Clearly nearly everyone

gwalker

Mar 28, 12:21am

But Egor hasn’t made that money yet and it’s far from guaranteed. I agree more

johnnybyu

Mar 28, 12:21am

No. Enough to never have to work again is a virtual certainty. And if he isn’t

gwalker

Mar 28, 12:23am

It is not a certainty at all. Lots of examples of a great prospect

johnnybyu

Mar 28, 12:24am

“Enough to never have to work again” is a goal and mentality you have as a

garyfan

Mar 28, 12:26am

That would be a stronger argument if he had already made that money.

garyfan

Mar 28, 12:24am

I already addressed the “material” argument abundantly. What people think will

gwalker

Mar 28, 12:29am

I get that and don’t entirely disagree.

garyfan

Mar 28, 12:35am

Isn’t the purpose of getting to a second contract a year earlier to have one

gwalker

Mar 28, 12:42am

It’s not just about getting to the second contract a year earlier.

garyfan

Mar 28, 12:52am

I agree & said exactly what you did 3 wks ago & got killed on CB for it. Loads

Forzaitalia

Mar 28, 12:40am

Tree ale out a 7 mill ins policy. If he sticks

kotacoug

Mar 28, 12:48am

If he’s in the top 12 he should go. That’s too much money to delay. Otherwise

kotacoug

Mar 28, 12:46am

Rookie deal is 4 years guaranteed, you take the money. Even if he is late 1st

JWin

Mar 28, 4:21am

How does money at a certain threshold make you more likely to be enslaved by it

Undefeated

Mar 28, 5:46am

He got outplayed by Saunders this year...next year he might be the 3rd best

Fdnman

Mar 28, 6:39am

It seems that Egor is not motivated solely by money, fame, fortune, but he has

LV Mike

Mar 28, 7:36am

Well said. He technically has played “pro” already and knows what he’s in for.

seacougar

Mar 28, 10:20am

BYU needs him to go to the NBA. NBA drafts seed recruiting fruit.

ParentingNotForSissy

Mar 28, 10:10am

Does he come from living condition, family needs the money that would effect

germ1

Mar 28, 10:14am

Nah. If he’s projected to be a lottery pick then he has to go. Too much can

WillsPitStop

Mar 28, 10:34am

RE: Nah. If he’s projected to be a lottery pick then he has to go. Too

longtimeYfan

Mar 28, 10:49am

Does Hall stay if Demin stays?

CougarBreath

Mar 28, 10:36am

If demin goes, after watching the other sweet 16 teams, I just don't think we

Undefeated

Mar 28, 10:49am

He is capable of being a starting PG on a top 10 team

JoeExotic

Mar 28, 10:55am

I could see that but the margin for error would definitely be smaller.

Undefeated

Mar 28, 11:30am

I honestly didn't see a huge gap between Demin and Hall this year.

CougarBreath

Mar 28, 11:21am

I get what you're saying. I kind of thought that at a couple different points

Undefeated

Mar 28, 11:29am

From a purely financial standpoint, you gotta go to the NBA. But I've made a lot

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